We had the good fortune of connecting with Zé and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Zé, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
If you never take the leap and step out of your comfort zone, you will always be in the same spot. You have to try new things, but stay true to yourself

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
The road is always a tough one. If you don’t have those tough moments, you will not be strong in this industry. I left my home of Chicago to move to California and really pursue my dream. That was a big jump, but once I did that, a lot of opportunities started happening for me. For my brand Jedeye Gang, I just want people to have positive energy and pursue your dreams. Anyone can get to their dreams, it’s all about hard work and dedication

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Oh we are definitely hitting up Huntington Beach to kick it and get some drinks. Head out to LA and hit up Mr Chow in Beverly Hills. Hit up Laguna to go see the caves and probably go do some shopping in Palm Springs

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
A book that helped out a lot with how you think and how to maximize your talents would be The Alchemist. As far as people I can name many. Derek, Tone, Des( Rest in Peace), TravQue, HardCali, JC, Prince, Compton Menace, Roscoe, Rasta, the list goes on. You have to have a dope team behind you. But first and foremost, my mom, dad and sister the most for always telling me I can be what I want to be.

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